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C. Notification of Change of Status
The owner or keeper shall notify the Animal Control Authority within twentyfour
(24) hours if a "dangerous dog" is loose, unconfined, has attacked another
animal, or has attacked a human being, or has died, or has been sold or given
away. If the dog has been sold or given away, the owner or keeper shall provide
the Animal Control Authority with the name, address, and telephone number of
the new owner, who must comply with the requirements of this ordinance."
D. Proper Confinement of the Dog
While on the owner's property, a "dangerous dog" must be securely confined
indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent
the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping.
Such pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of five (5) feet by ten (10)
feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no bottom secured to
the sides, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than two (2) feet.
The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the dog.
E. Sign on Premises
The owner or keeper shall display a sign on his or her premises warning that
there is a "dangerous dog" on the property. This sign shall read "WARNING:
DANGEROUS DOG" in letters of not less than two (2) inches in height and be
visible and capable of being read from the public highway or thoroughfare.
F. Control and/or Muzzling While off Owner's Property
A "dangerous dog" may be off the owner's premises if it is muzzled and
restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length and
under the control of a responsible adult. The muzzle must be made in a manner
that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but
must prevent it from biting any person or animal.
G. Spay/Neuter Requirement for Dogs Designated "Dangerous"
Any dog determined to be a "dangerous dog" shall be immediately spayed or
neutered at the owner's expense.
H. Insurance Requirements or Bond
The owner or keeper of a "dangerous dog" shall present to the Animal Control
Authority proof that the owner or keeper has procured liability insurance in the
amount of at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), covering the
twelve (12) month period during which licensing is sought. This policy shall
contain a provision requiring the City of Marinette to be named as an additional
insured for the sole purpose of the City of Marinette to be notified by the
insurance company of any cancellation, termination, or expiration of the policy.
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